Build and deploy a low-code data reporting web app using SuperBlocks and MongoDB in minutes. — Superblocks is a powerful new way to create Data Dashboards and custom data solutions. TLDR: Superblocks allows the creation of next generation data apps — characterized by low code, easy deployments, fine grained access control, and full integrations with Prod environments. Also, I built this app using Superblocks and had…

Some tips which helped me pass the AWS CAA exam. — Getting certified by AWS is a great way to demonstrate your proficiency in implementing cloud architecture. Studying for and preparing for this certification is also a great way to grow your skills. Here are 7 recommendations to help you prepare for and pass the AWS Cloud Architecture Associate (CAA) exam.

This report compares the top 3 cloud providers (AWS, GCP, and Azure) — Get a copy of the report directly from Cockroach Labs. TLDR: GCP is the most performant provider for high-performance distributed database services. AWS is the cheapest and most cost-effective in almost every area. AWS has the fastest latency (by > 20%). Throughput, however, is unreliable. GCP has the best performing network…

Extracting and structuring name data from strings. — Introduction: Structuring name data can solve data integrity issues and reduce duplication, especially when working with messy data. A solution for structuring name data is provided and demonstrated at scale. I. Introduction: Data Structure of a Name 1. Types of Data Structure for Names: A person’s name can be represented in one of two ways: A long string 'Mr. Lin-Manuel Miranda'

How to study for (and pass) Google’s cloud certification exam. — Introduction With the growing usage of cloud, Google’s Cloud Associate Engineer (ACE) certification offers a great way of demonstrating your aptitude with cloud engineering and cloud development. This article provides resources and suggestions to aide in your studying for the ACE exam.

Format beautiful strings using f-string notation in python3.8 — Introduction to F-String Notation Formatting strings are a basic yet essential part of programming. F-Strings (introduced in Python3.6) improve the simplicity and intuitiveness of formatting rich strings. F-String notation (formatted strings) require an f at the start of a string (ex. f”hello”). …

Sometimes you need to work with .xls or .xlx files. In the event that they’re larger than 1M rows, excel will either load the first 1M rows or crash. This article will demonstrate how to load such files in python. Background Info on Excel File Structure Before we dive in, here’s some background information on how…

Data Science terminology explained. — Do you need Machine Learning or AI? This article hopes to illustrate the simple efficiency of algorithms and why they’re a great choice for most solutions by comparing them to more advanced Machine Learning and AI methods. I’m a big believer in active learning — so I’ll demonstrate the difference…

Use Ad scripts to eliminate bad ads without lifting a finger — Introduction Automation typically requires an advanced technical understanding not available to most marketers and analysts. Given the importance of optimization in marketing, automation is especially relevant in reducing the arduousness of campaign management and analysis. In short, automation is a must-have for marketers. This article provides the first steps to automating…